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Exceptions to Rule Requirements
R309-500 through 550 The Director of the Division of Drinking Water may grant exceptions to the requirements of R309-500 through 550. A public water system unable to meet the design, construction, or operational requirements of these rules may request an exception if it can provide an alternative to the rule requirement and show that granting…
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Engineering and Plan Review
Engineers with the Division of Drinking Water review plans and specifications for public drinking water projects and issue operating permits for public water system facilities. Information about plan review and related engineering requirements is provided below. Checklists, Forms, and Other Documents Design and Construction Rules (R309-500 to 550) Engineering Staff Exceptions to Rule Requirements Hydraulic…
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July 20, 2020 Agenda: Drinking Water Board
Emergency Drinking Water Board Meeting Meeting Agenda
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Water Operator Certification Renewal Form
Attention search engines: This page is not for pool certifications. This page is unrelated to swimming pools. Renewal Steps
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June 9, 2020 Agenda: Drinking Water Board
Meeting Agenda
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Metrics: Drinking Water
The Division of Drinking Water regulates over 1,000 public drinking water systems in Utah. The Division’s mission is Safeguarding the quality and quantity of Utah’s drinking water through balanced regulation. Public Water Systems are assigned one of the following ratings in accordance with the Rule R309-400, Water System Rating Criteria (Improvement Priority System): An approved…
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April 27, 2020 Agenda: Drinking Water Board
Emergency Board Meeting Meeting Agenda
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Coronavirus Response Resources for Utah’s Drinking Water System Owners and Operators
Utah Division of Drinking Water State of Utah Other Resources American Water Works Association (AWWA): Rural Water Association of Utah (RWAU) Utah Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network (UTWARN) US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA): Water Environment Federation (WEF) CDC U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Labor Association of State Drinking Water Administrators:
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CEU Opportunities
Disclaimer These are not pre-approved and DDW does not control the content of these sites. All CEU’s are subject to approval to ensure that the training applies to waterworks operation and meets CEU criteria. It is the operator’s responsibility to identify applicable training, collect course documentation, and apply for credit. TO RECEIVE CREDIT: You will need…
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Upcoming Live Online Trainings
This page has been created to help operators continue to accrue their CEU’s during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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February 27, 2020 Agenda: Drinking Water Board
Board Meeting Agenda
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Lead: Division of Drinking Water
Lead can enter drinking water when plumbing materials containing lead corrode, especially if the water is highly acidic or contains a low mineral content. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. Lead service lines that connect a building or house to the water main can also be…
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Lead
Lead is a heavy metal found naturally in the environment and manufactured products such as lead-acid batteries, lead-based paints, leaded glass, solder, chemicals, and older water distribution systems with lead pipes, solders, and fittings. Lead is a persistent chemical that accumulates in soils, aquatic systems, sediments, and some plants, animals, and other organisms. Since 1990,…
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DEQ Receives Grant to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water
DEQ’s Division of Drinking Water urges Utah schools and childcare facilities to apply for funding to test for lead in their drinking water after receiving a $434,000 EPA grant to cover the cost of testing.
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2017 Lead Sampling Pilot Project: Lead-Free Learning Initiative
In January 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent a DOH urged schools to sample the drinking water in each building to ensure the health and safety of schoolchildren and staff. DEQ and DOH reached out to several school districts and asked them to participate in a voluntary pilot study to sample for lead in…
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Parents: Lead-Free Learning Initiative
Info for parents about the health impacts of lead and how to protect children against lead exposure. Includes preventing exposure at home and at school or daycare.
